Socorro New Mexico Driver's Ed

The State of Socorro New Mexico congratulates you on starting the process of applying for your Socorro New Mexico learner's permit or first Socorro New Mexico driver's license. The process of learning to drive can be a challenging one, and our job is to try to make it as simple for you as possible.

Socorro New Mexico has a graduated driver license program for Socorro New Mexico drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that you don't hit any snags while applying for your Socorro New Mexico driver's license. So, here we go!

The Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit or Socorro New Mexico Learner’s Permit

When you're 15 you can apply for a Socorro New Mexico instructional permit, otherwise known as a Socorro New Mexico learner's permit. To be eligible, you'll need to enroll in a Socorro New Mexico approved driver training course. Also, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21 and has 3 or more years of driving experience. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and don't forget to carry your Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit with you at all times!

Proof of Enrollment in a Socorro New Mexico approved driver training course

Optional 3 hour Socorro New Mexico approved driver education course certification with a 3 hour DWI component (which will help you avoid taking the written test!)

Once you've collected all of the necessary materials, head on down to your local Socorro New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and submit your application. You’ll need your parent/guardian to sign your application, and don’t forget to bring the instructional permit fee of $10. Then, you’ll have to pass a vision test, as well as a written test (unless you already have a certificate of completion from a Socorro New Mexico approved driver education course that includes a 3 hour DWI component). You can study for the Socorro New Mexico written test with the Socorro New Mexico driver handbook.

If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit!

When you’ve held your Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit for 6 months and have met a few requirements, you’ll be ready to advance to the Socorro New Mexico Provisional license.

The Socorro New Mexico Provisional Driver License or Socorro New Mexico Full License

You can apply for your Socorro New Mexico Provisional license once you’ve held your Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit for 6 months and have met the following requirements:

Complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice

10 hours must be at night

Your parents must verify the 50 hours of driving practice by signing a driving log

Be at least 15 and a half

No drinking or driving (even a .02 blood alcohol content will result in your Socorro New Mexico Instructional Permit being revoked for 6 months

Complete a Socorro New Mexico approved driver education program

Maintain a clean driving record for 90 days before you apply

The $18 license fee.

If you’ve completed these requirements, head on down to your local Socorro New Mexico MVD. Then, unless you’ve already taken a road skills exam as part of your Socorro New Mexico approved driver education course, you’ll have to take the dreaded road test! If you pass, then congratulations! You’ve just earned your Socorro New Mexico Provisional License! Despite how far you've come however, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions until you’ve held your new license for at least 12 months without incident.

Socorro New Mexico Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

Driving is a privilege, not a right. As a teen driver, there are several restrictions you need to be aware of regarding your Socorro New Mexico Provisional license:

No driving between midnight and 5AM unless for emergencies, your job, or a school-related activity

Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt

No cell phones, hand-held videogames, or any electronic devices while driving

Only 1 non-family passenger allowed

Look on the bright side: you're almost at the finish line. After you’ve held your Socorro New Mexico Provisional License for 12 months without incident, you can return to your local Socorro New Mexico MVD to apply for your Socorro New Mexico Full License. The fee is $18 for 4 years and $34 for 8 years. Best of all, most restrictions are removed. Freedom!

Socorro New Mexico Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a new driver, one of your first responsibilities is to learn the Socorro New Mexico drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws and obey them religiously. More than anything else, as a driver you should be committed to keeping yourself and others safe.

Drunk Driving. Like most states, Socorro New Mexico has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Socorro New Mexico DUI or Socorro New Mexico DWI, you face additional penalties to those listed below.

Upon your first conviction of a Socorro New Mexico DWI, you’ll face the following penalties:

Jail sentence up to 90 days

Ignition Interlock 1 year

DWI school

Alcohol evaluation

License suspension up to 1 year

Community service

And of course, further Socorro New Mexico DWI and DUI convictions will result in stiffer penalties: increased jail time, community service, fines, and Socorro New Mexico license suspension or even Socorro New Mexico license revocation are all possible for repeat offenders!

Cell Phones. Currently, Socorro New Mexico teen drivers are not allowed to use cell phones while driving in only two cities, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. In Santa Fe, it is prohibited to drive while using a cell phone (even with a hands-free device) to talk or text message. The fine is $60. In Albuquerque, you may use a cell phone only with a hands-free device. The fine is $100 for first conviction and $200 for subsequent convictions. As a general rule, cell phone use while driving should be kept to a minimum no matter where you live!

Socorro New Mexico Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Socorro New Mexico drivers license, we know you'll be anxious to get on the road. But there's one more important detail: insurance. Any vehicle registered in Socorro New Mexico must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum liability insurance coverage is: $25,000 per person, per accident; $50,000 bodily injury for 2 or more persons per accident; and $10,000 for property damage.

If you get into an accident and are found to be driving without Socorro New Mexico mandatory liability insurance, your Socorro New Mexico license could be suspended.

Socorro New Mexico Online Driver Education

Don't forget, you'll need to enroll in a driver education course at the very start of the process. Socorro New Mexico teen drivers can find more information on approved Socorro New Mexico online driver education courses on the Socorro New Mexico MVD website.

Socorro Online Driver's Ed Frequently Asked Questions

What methods of payment does TeenDrivingCourse.com accept?

You may make payment in the form of credit card or online check, or you may choose to mail in a payment by check or money order for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course, but payment must be made prior to taking the final exam.

How long do I need to wait before I receive the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed certificate of completion?

You can choose your preferred method of shipping at registration! TeenDrivingCourse.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Socorro New Mexico certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express. If you select regular US Mail, your online Socorro New Mexico traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days. If you select Federal Express, you have several options! You can select Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Socorro New Mexico traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).

I want to take the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course, but how do I know that the payment information is secure over the website?

It is secure. TeenDrivingCourse.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure. We offer several payment methods for our Socorro New Mexico internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.

Do you have any price reduction or special offers for enrolling in TeenDrivingCourse.com's Socorro New Mexico online drivers education course or new drivers course?

The standard price for taking the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers education course or new drivers course is $24.99. Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.

I would like to take the Socorro New Mexico internet drivers education course. How old do I need to be?

In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit. Please check with the Socorro New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Socorro New Mexico Department of Education, or Socorro New Mexico Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take Socorro New Mexico driver education.

Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Socorro New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

If I sign up for your Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed course, do I need to take the whole Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course right away?

No. You can start-and-stop the Socorro New Mexico drivers ed course as often as you like -- at TeenDrivingCourse.com you set the schedule! Once you finish the Socorro New Mexico drivers ed internet course, you must take a Socorro New Mexico final exam. If you don't pass the Socorro New Mexico test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!

If I pass the Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed course, can my parents get a discount on their Socorro New Mexico auto insurance?

Possibly--it depends on which state you live in and which company you are insured with. In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to teen-aged drivers who successfully complete an online Socorro New Mexico drivers education course. We recommend that you contact your insurance agent in Socorro New Mexico to see what, if any, discount you may qualify for by enrolling in TeenDrivingCourse.com's Socorro New Mexico online drivers education course.

Does the entire Socorro New Mexico driver education course have to be taken on a single computer, or do I have the freedom to use multiple computers?

Fortunately, you are not limited to a single computer for your coursework. Any computer with internet access will suffice for taking the Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course. For example, if you want to take part of the Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course at school and part of the Socorro New Mexico Learners permit course from home, you’re free to do so!

I will need frequent breaks within the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course. Will I be able to start and stop the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed course?

You may take the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed course in more than one sitting. If you stop during one part of the course the computer will track where you left off, and then you will be able to pick up your Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course exactly where you left off.

After I complete the Socorro New Mexico online drivers education course, can I receive my Socorro New Mexico certificate of completion within 5 business days?

This depends upon the shipping method that you select at registration. We offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express. Depending upon how quickly you need your Socorro New Mexico certificate, you receive it in as little as 24 hours.

How many hours of classroom instruction will I receive during the Socorro New Mexico online drivers education course?

Please be aware that while in some states TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

You can expect to spend 30 hours taking TeenDrivingCourse.com's Socorro New Mexico online course for new drivers. However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

How long do I have until I am no longer able to request a refund on my Socorro New Mexico online new driver training course?

You have until your Socorro New Mexico certificate of completion has been shipped to request a refund. Unlike our competitors, who do not allow requests for refunds after a certain point in the Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course, we allow you to request a refund anytime you want, as long as it’s before your certificate of completion has been shipped.

What if I have trouble reading large amounts of text? Does the Socorro New Mexico driver education course on TeenDrivingCourse.com have any options that will help me?

Yes. Once you begin the Socorro New Mexico driver education online course, we will give you the option of ordering our "Read Along" feature which reads the material aloud as you follow along with the Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed class text.

Is the Socorro New Mexico TeenDrivingCourse.com online drivers education course approved by the Socorro New Mexico DMV/DVS?

Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Socorro New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).

What Socorro New Mexico driver education paperwork should I hold onto so that I can learn to drive a car?

Once you’re ready to start learning to drive you will need to be able to present a Socorro New Mexico driver education certificate of completion to the local Socorro New Mexico DMV office when you go to take your Socorro New Mexico learner's permit exam. To find out what other documents you are required to bring, please contact the Socorro New Mexico DMV or visit their website.

The TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course quizzes are meant to prepare you for the final exam. If you fail any Socorro New Mexico internet drivers ed course quiz, you will be able to go back and review. In this way, you will be better prepared for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed course final exam.

I don't normally do well in a classroom environment. Can you tell me what the difference is between Socorro New Mexico classroom drivers ed and Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed?

If you’re not keen on being stuck in a classroom for hours on end, the Socorro New Mexico online drivers ed at TeenDrivingCourse.com is just what you need! TeenDrivingCourse.com gives you the advantage of flexibility, allowing you to learn how you want, where you want and you they want! Even in states that do not authorize online driver education, the Socorro New Mexico driver ed course offered by TeenDrivingCourse.com can still be a valuable tool that will reinforce the things you learn in the classroom.

Will you ask me to prove my identity while I’m taking the Socorro New Mexico online driver education course?

Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state. A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course. The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.

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All teenage drivers are required to take a driver's education course in order to earn a learner's permit and driver's license. However, did you know that you can also earn high school credit by completing our course?

We've partnered with the School of Arts and Enterprise (SAE) in Los Angeles, a W.A.S.C. Accredited high school. When you complete one of our state-approved online driver education courses SAE will issue you a transcript for 2.5 points of extra credit applied towards your graduation total as "non-core" subject credits.

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In order to purchase the transcript, simply add it to your order during online registration or upgrade later.